The spiritual awakening journey is about returning to the center of yourself. It is a homecoming to your Soul or True Nature.
However, the spiritual awakening path is not linear. We don’t move from point A to point B in a single straight line. Instead, we often move in spirals and concentric circles.
Contrary to its popular depiction, spiritual awakening isn’t like hiking up an ascending mountain – instead, it’s comparable to a journey taken through a series of rippling valleys.
These valleys contain benevolent guides and treasures but also traps, monsters, and other perils.
We can go from feeling blissfully connected to devastated in the space of a few steps.
But regardless of what you’re feeling, be assured that so long as you’re on this path, you are always learning. You’re always growing.
And you are moving ever closer to the center of the mandala: your Eternal, Unchanging Self.
Spiritual Awakening Test
If you’ve read our previous spiritual wanderer’s journey page, you’ll be familiar with the different stages of this path.
The free spiritual awakening test below makes this knowledge experiential so that you can discover where you are right now. Doing so will help you to gain your bearings, orient yourself, and know what to do next.
Be aware, however, that there are no “better” or “worse” stages. This isn’t a competition. Furthermore, it’s common to move backward and forward on the path.
Ultimately, I’ve tried my best to define the indefinable. So be aware of the limitations of this test while also seeing its value.
What result did you get? I welcome you to share below!
Remember that you can revisit this test as often as you like during your journey to gain self-insight and a bird’s eye perspective.
Integration & expansion stage… everything described in this stage really is how am feeling in almost if not all areas of my life right now. I love it❤️
I’m at the shifting perspective stage. I feel more at ease with myself, but I also keep questioning myself. I still worry, and doubt myself. As you say, life is a journey, If someone had said in the past, I’d even feel like I do today, I wouldn’t have believed them. I feel much more comfortable with myself, having social anxiety isn’t easy, I have been to some very dark places internally, and I still worry and doubt things, and I’m not where I need to be in life but I’m more at peace with myself than I was. However, I often do things that ‘upset’ that equilibrium, which may be where the doubt comes in. I have a choice, so I should make the right choices to avoid doubt. I also realise I can and now need to contribute more to the world, and give back, whether it’s my time or whatever, and not just giving money, say to charity or something, but to do things rather than thinking I’m going to do something, and then not doing it, which is a bad habit of mine. I fear things, which is the big barrier standing in my way. Other than that I feel I’ve accepted my flaws and me more now. I’m 38, and it has taken all my twenties teens and thirties to try to accept myself, I was very immature when I was young. I say to anyone struggling with anything, remember to have Faith.
For the past 2 weeks, I havent been feeling myself.. Ive always felt I was different… Like i had a purpose. Spirits have connected with me which was confirmed vy a Medium . Ever since my last expirence which is the main reason I started into looking into Empathy and Spiritual Awakening. The Medium had to me I was more then likely a Empath that spirits can connect with to rely messages . becayse they come to me when Im between wake and sleep. But reading about Spiritual Awakening, It is starting to make since.Ive become obsessed with trying to figure out my purpose amd if i am meant to help others including spirits I would loveee to learn how to open up my mind to everything and finally know the answers to myself and what Im truely here for.
I became extremely ill. My appetite diminished to the point of only being able to eat one bowl of rice a day. I saw Drs had every test imaginable and everything showed normal. This lasted 3 months I lost no weight even though I was not eating. I then began to have neurological symptoms. My anxiety and depression were sky high. At this time my twin flame re entered my life. He was aware I was not well he has strong intuition as well. He has his own inner work to do but long story short he ended up taking a karmic partner and it devasted me. I was still unwell and now my TF had betrayed me. Of course now I see it was my ego speaking. It led me to question everything in my life. My life’s purpose. The why?. Slowly over 2 more months I began to discover and get pulled towards more spiritual teachings. I meditated, connected with my inner self and my spirit guides my ancestors, I started exercising, eating right and slowly my health is coming back. I still have a long way to go and I know I am in the feeling lost stage. I am trying to let go and just trust the universe has big plans for me if I just stop trying to control everything. I believe my twin flame took a karmic partner to teach me something. I believe my ego was in the habit of possessing people like things. That if I gave all I have to someone then they belong to me. This is not the case. At any moment that person can just decide to leave. Why do I try fill my spiritual void with people and things? What hurts from my past still linger in the patterns of my life today? How do I fix myself so I don’t repeat these patterns? These are just a few of the thoughts I struggle with. I do have an urge to do more to help people more. I also long for alone time to be by myself with nature. I have seen so much beauty in the world since starting this journey at times it is over whelming. I am healing my heart, mind, body and soul slowly but surely. I know one day when the darkness is replaced with the light I will shine so bright I will be a becon of hope for others. This is what I want my purpose to be. To help others find their way.
This is what I exactly felt, seeing neurological symptoms although everything was good, anxiety, depression,sadness…..
February 7,2021
This awakening started a few days prior to Thanksgiving. I was conflicting with my then boyfriend who I have this energetic connection with. We hadn’t seen one another the entire weekend, that was when I realized I could feel his emotions and his physical knee pain. I told him my experience, he didn’t say anything, but I intuitively know he can feel my energy. We are currently not speaking and he blocked me. I’ve felt so alone through this, which I actually enjoy. I find that I can no longer successfully go to the grocery store, I get anxious not even sure what I got for food and leave crying and panicked. I notice signs constantly, that is actually a peaceful soothing feeling. I have cut out caffeine hoping that will help with my anxiety. I’ve increased my water intake, that feels good. I started journaling and meditating, I’ve been out of touch with friends, I can’t seem to relate with anyone…I do have a three year old just him and I. The challenge there is now I’m feeling anxious being in the same room as him and I’m not sure why that’s happening. Only reason I can think of is I just want quiet time. If I’m not going through enough…him and I are COVID positive….my anxiety has gone through the roof. It’s hard to journal or meditate on top of the Covid symptoms. I know this will be life changing for the better I want to face my inner child I want to live a gratifying life happy life love unconditionally…it’s just been really difficult. I find that the dreams I’ve been remembering are the most comforting way of life. I’m not sure if this was a lucid dream or a message from my deceased boyfriend. The dream was him but he was really in the body of my most recent love telling me it’s ok to allow love, much more details involved but that was the main message. I didn’t want it to end. Then Ive just been have dreams of my ex who is a huge factor in why I am having this spiritual awakening. Which I know after all said and done it will be the best way of life and best feeling in the world. Best of luck all and please stay safe
The Deep Inner Work Stage:
In 2017, I came across a spiritual Instagram account that marvellously spoke through me. When I learned from her posts that she had been a life-long loner and was a highly intuitive person, I then realized that I wasn’t alone. I’ve always been quite reserved and observant during my school years outside my home, leading to me struggle to making friends. As I reached my early 20s, I started appreciated my true self. I was in the process of “inner-standing” myself and tapping towards my subconscious. I started to become highly aware of myself and my surroundings by then. I learned that I was an empath and INFJ. So it was no wonder why I could quickly pick up the energies of people, whether I liked it or not. As an introvert I’m also the type to want to look deep into the problem to help other people. Reading my natal chart was also an interesting learning curve. I felt comfortable with myself knowing that I was alone in a crowd full of people I didn’t truly connect with. I now crave for authentic connections with others, and no longer feel the need to explain myself to anyone. It was my past social anxieties that paved a way to making me feel empathy towards others. I’ve had a long-term soft spot for those who didn’t quite “fit in” since I was that person during my youthful years. Currently, I’m continuing to search deep within myself to embrace my truth, and by taking that “red pill” so that I’m aware to not be a part of this “matrix” we’re in. We need to free ourselves from this 3rd dimensional consciousness in order reach our Higher selves. Anyways, thanks for reading and I wish the best for all of you!
Amazing, I really did not think to find such fulfilling wisdom in the content. Thank you for your kindness, geneorisity, wisdom, honesty…
I am the seeking stage.
My spiritual awakening began 3 days ago. My image and reputation has always secretly ruled my life. I have always been aware that knowledge, unity and believing in yourself are true means of “power” and always understood and projected that but I’ve never truly felt it inside me.
Instead I have worked in jobs that have mentally crippled me while hiding it from the world because they always tell me how good my job is, how nice my car is, how respectable i present myself, how good my relationship is, how cool my friends are.
The truth is the connection I have with my partner and few friends is special and I know that. But the awe and hysteria of people’s opinions has never made me feel good or in anyway. I almost feel sorry for people who say nice things to me because I’m thinking I feel lost as it is so you must be so lost you don’t even realise because why are you idolising my life. In fact during this time of realisation I’ve faced up to an issue in my life which I keep pretending isn’t a problem and keep secret from everyone. But now I realise it doesn’t matter, because I’ve finally admitted not myself actually that really has got to stop.
As I said above this is day 3.
What’s bought this on?
A few months ago i had really started to stop caring about the things that enabled me to protect my image and reputation. I.e my “amazing” job for money and other people’s opinions. Two things that used to make me feel physically sick sometimes trying so hard to make sure I up keep I literally do not care about right now. I think been in lockdown has done this for me… not having to worry about how I’m perceived has made me realise how much I enjoy actually feeling relaxed.
In turn a job that was driving me crazy and I believed my absolute life depending on I have walked away from because I literally did not care. Baring in mind at this moment in time there is global panic and shut down, all I’m hearing and seeing is we’re in a recession there are no jobs and I’ve walked out of mine supposedly when I need one most… I left my job about 4 weeks ago and I haven’t felt like I NEED to find another job in the same career be secure, like how I always have thought. I’ve been weirdly and confusingly calm and happy during a time where I’ve got “nothing”.
In those 4 weeks I’ve had a little hobby of finding fact from faction in this coronavirus hysteria that is everywhere at the moment. I’ve basically just been researching the shit out of things “conspiracy theories” and “Mainstream Media”’until I’ve proved to myself what is and isn’t trustworthy, disregarding what the population is saying. I’ve been feeling stronger and more excited by the knowledge I know I have been acquiring. It’s been like critical thinking, something I’ve always been able to do but been to scared to do it.
That’s the background.
Then 3 days ago I went to a protest and seeing people band together not cowering down to anyone been brave sticking together all peacefully, proudly and happily protest together about lies and coversup of the abuses of our human rights that are going right now, has done more than awaken me I think it’s changed me! I had so much energy on Saturday I walked 35000 steps, was not intimidated by the police and even after a 2 hour journey back home I felt like I had been on drugs because I was absolutely buzzing and so felt like I had a sense of purpose. And since then I’ve done nothing but think, discuss with others who already feel awakened, I’ve cried at points with happiness, I’ve been shocked and amazed that literally everything around me is a lie. All these wonderful symptoms listed above, I’ve had it, I’m feeling it or I know it’s coming. I can honestly say I’ve never felt like this before. I’m embracing it. I was worried that this feeling is going to fade away at some point and I’ll lose it but after coming across this website I know I’m on the right path. I thank the person I connected with who’s told me about this. I was telling him about my disbelief , outrage but excitement in what I’m experiencing in the world around me and he said “welcome to the great awakening”
I feel like I’m on a journey that’s just started and don’t want to end.
It’s funny how the universe guides you to the correct path during the times that you don’t have anyone to turn to. The past 2 years have been extra difficult for me especially my mental health. I used to be so confident and optimistic but I am finally awake. I felt like the last 24 years of my life I’ve been walking on Earth like a ghost making terrible decisions and not prioritizing myself. I’m in the Seeking Stage and it’s quite accurate given I just started looking for answers and finding my true purpose. I manifesting strength in my journey. It would be difficult but I know it will be the most beautiful thing that will happen to me. I just know it. Thank you so much. Your website has been helping me a lot in my journey to enlightenment.
Disillusionment Stage.
Yes. Very much so.
I’ve been reclusive (and very ill) most of this year and I’ve noticed that in every situation where I have dealt with people, I could practically see right through them. I refer to it (perhaps, falsely) as clarity, but it seems very bleak and despairing. Seeing the world through different eyes is like a culture shock for the senses. It has turned itself inward and made me question everything within myself, as well as pushing through and seeking the truths of everything around me.
Yet, I’m beginning to put the pieces together. I’m having a lot of “aha!” moments now as things are starting to reveal themselves.
Also, I’ve just discontinued treatment via healthcare system and am now seeking alternate routes to heal my mind and body. I have chronic illness, chronic pain, mental illness and problems with my innards that months of testing and gallbladder removal surgery could not relieve.
I weened myself off multiple medications in May of this year, including Opiates that I had been on for three years, switching GP’s in the process.
I believe my journey is leading me away from hospitals and towards something(s) that can heal me as a whole.